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From left to right: Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre Therapy Radiographers Amy Richardson, Ellie Cradock, Sarah Herbert, Emily Duguid, Sophie Owens and Lauren Beckett, who are taking on the Sodbury Slog for Jessie May

Bristol Therapy Radiographers team up for 10 mile mud-run for children’s charity

Six Therapy Radiographers from Bristol take on The Sodbury Slog to raise funds for Jessie May

A team of six Therapy Radiographers from Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) are taking on a 10 mile hill-climbing mud-run next month in support of local children’s charity Jessie May. 

The group of Therapy Radiographers– made up of Emily Duguid, 40, Amy Richardson, 29, Ellie Cradock, 34, Sophie Owen, 27, Sarah Hebert, 35 and Lauren Beckett, 31, have signed up to the Sodbury Slog to raise funds for the charity, whose nurses provide at-home hospice care to terminally ill children.

The infamous race, held on Remembrance Sunday, covers 10 miles of off-road running through muddy obstacles and water-filled ditches, kicking off at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre.

All six Therapy Radiographers, who treat children with cancer in the Radiotherapy department of BHOC, will put on their running shoes for ‘The Slog’ on Sunday 11th November in support of Jessie May. The team are fundraising via their Virgin Money Giving page.

Therapy Radiographer Emily Duguid said: “The 10 mile multi-terrain course is sure to provide us with a challenge, however we are determined to succeed to raise funds for this important cause.

“I lost my mother to cancer in 2014 and she chose to die at home so I understand how important this choice can be for families and why it is vital that the correct support is in place. I can’t begin to imagine how awful it is when the person who is at the end of their life and who needs palliative care is your own child.

“As Therapy Radiographers, we give treatment to children with cancer in the Radiotherapy department at Bristol however, there are a few children who sadly may not survive their illness. Jessie May allows children with life limiting illnesses to be properly cared for in their own homes and also provides their families with valuable support.

“It is our privilege to raise money to help these children and their families. Please support us if you can by making a donation via our Virgin Money Giving page  - every penny is gratefully received.”

The team have already raised £325 for the charity, and are rallying for supporters to donate before and during the event so they can reach their £600 target - £100 per Therapy Radiographer.

Helen Mackie, Community Fundraising Officer at Jessie May, said: “It is absolutely fantastic to have this wonderful team take on the lung-busting, shoe-ruining mud run that is ‘The Slog! in support of Jessie May!

“We are continuously astounded at our supporters’ efforts to fundraise for our charity, and this incredible team of Therapy Radiographers have chosen a particularly hardcore challenge for us. They’re certainly getting messy for Jessie!”

“In this case, it is extremely moving to have support from a group whose work is so close to our own here at Jessie May. Our caseload is growing and we rely heavily on support from fundraisers to help us help local families, who need our nurses’ vital respite support, emotional support, end of life care and bereavement support.

“We hope our amazing ‘Team Radiotherapy’ have an amazing time during The Slog – break a leg – but please also try not to!”

The Sodbury Slog, which attracts around 1,200 runners annually, takes place on Sunday 11 November, starting at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre, Bowling Road, BS37 6EW. The race is preceded by an exhortation, a two-minute silence, and playing of the Last Post. The race is then started at 11:10am.

To make a donation to Jessie May on the Therapy Radiographers’ fundraising page, click here.

To find out more about The Sodbury Slog, click here!

Jessie May Children's Charity Bristol

Jessie May Children's Hospice at Home

Jessie May is a Bristol based charity which provides palliative, end of life and bereavement care for terminally ill children and their families.

35 Old School House, The Kingswood Estate, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol , BS15 8DB

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